Meet the Humans Behind the Training
Founded on decades of experience and shaped by ongoing education, the Flying Paws team blends calm leadership, modern behavioural science, and real-life practical training to support dogs and their humans at every stage.
PAT – Owner, Trainer & Behaviourist, Family Dog Mediator®
Pat’s journey into behaviour work began with her first Border Collies, Rily and Tana, whose training sparked a lifelong commitment to helping dogs and their humans thrive. Today, alongside Zani (affectionately known as the class clown of the Flying Paws team), her learning continues to evolve with every dog she works beside.
Those early dogs continue to shape the calm, thoughtful approach Pat brings to every family she works with today.
Pat brings decades of hands-on experience, a calm and a approach, and a deep commitment to welfare-first training.
Her approach focuses on helping dogs and their families feel supported, understood, and confident, particularly when navigating behavioural challenges.
As the founder of Flying Paws, Pat’s work shapes the philosophy and structure of every program and package offered. Her dedication to ongoing education ensures Flying Paws remains grounded in ethical practice, current science, and sustainable outcomes for both dogs and humans.
MOLLY – Trainer & Behaviourist, family dog mediator®
Molly’s journey into behaviour work began with a deep connection to dogs and a commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice. In 2015, she welcomed a Maremma puppy, Murphy, into the family and began her formal training journey with Flying Paws. Over the years, Murphy grew into a calm, confident dog and much-loved presence.
In 2024, Murphy was joined by Fox, a Lilac Border Collie with a big personality and an even bigger love for life. Together, Murphy and Fox reflect the balance at the heart of Molly’s approach, calm wisdom on one end of the lead and playful curiosity on the other.
Molly brings a calm, ethical, evidence-based approach that prioritises emotional wellbeing, consent, and long-term sustainability.. She is particularly passionate about helping families navigate real-life challenges with clarity and compassion, without fear, force, or pressure.
Alongside her hands-on training work, Molly holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Swinburne University and continues to invest heavily in professional development to stay aligned with modern behavioural science and best-practice welfare standards.
WHY OUR TEAM APPROACH IS DIFFERENT
Our team combines behavioural science, family dog mediation, and practical real-life training to support both ends of the lead.
Our qualifications
Our qualifications reflect ongoing professional development, advanced study, and a commitment to evidence-based best practice, not one-off certifications.
Our qualifications support our work, but it’s our ethics, experience, and commitment to each individual dog that guide how we train.
PAT’S CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training – NDTF
- Qualified Puppy Class Instructor – 4 Paws K9 Dog Training
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
PAT’S CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022
- Deep Dive into Dog Training and Behaviour – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
- Understanding Reactivity – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
2023
- Crimson Hound Professional Course on Canine Body Language
- The HACKy Pack – L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediation® Course
2024
- Canine Resource Guarding – Canine Principles
2025
- Canine Pain – Canine Principles
- “The Good Life of a ‘Good Dog’” – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
Molly’s Core qualifications
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
- Certified Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer (FFCP)
- Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator (DBPE) – DogNostics
- Certified Canine Confidence Instructor (DN-CCI) – DogNostics
- Canine Nutrition & Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
MOLLY’S CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016
- Dog Emotion and Cognition – Duke University
2019
- Qualified Puppy Class Instructor – Noble Canine
2020
- Scent Work Instructor Level 1 – DogNostics
- Scent Work Instructor Level 2 – DogNostics
2021
- Dog Nutrition and Behaviour – School of Canine Science
2022
- Deep Dive into Dog Training and Behaviour – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
- Understanding Reactivity – Canine C.A.R.E.givers
2023
- Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology
- Canine Nutrition and Health – Canine Principles
- Canine Ethology and Enrichment – Canine Principles
- Crimson Hound Professional Course on Canine Body Language
2024
- Canine Nutrition and Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Resource Guarding Certificates – Canine Principles
- The HACKy Pack – L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediation® Course
2025
- Certified Fear Free Professional Animal Trainer (FFCP)
- Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator (DBPE) – DogNostics
- Certified Canine Confidence Course (DN-CCI) – DogNostics
- Approved Canine Reactivity Behaviour Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Anxiety Expert – Canine Principles
- Canine Pain Certificates – Canine Principles
- Creating a Canine Cooperative Care Plan – Innovet CPD
- “The Good Life of a ‘Good Dog’” – L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology